Real estate roundup: Kings County, NS housing market overview

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CITY GUIDEKINGS COUNTY, NOVA SCOTIA

Kings County, situated in the province of Nova Scotia, sits in the Annapolis Valley on the shore of the Bay of Fundy.

The area spans 2,122 sq. km, and includes towns such as Berwick, Kentville, and Wolfville.

The Annapolis Valley, in which Kings County is located, is a large area spanning 126 kilometres that is sheltered by the North and South Mountains creating a micro-climate of mild temperatures and incredibly fertile glacial soil, which makes it perfect for agriculture and growing crops.

The county has a humid climate with mild summers and cool winters.However, the area is prone to storms due to its positioning by the Bay of Fundy.

The first inhabitants were thought to have lived in the county thousands of years ago, but the Europeans first colonized it in the late 1600s.

The land has been controlled by both French and English settlers over the years, and agriculture has always been a strong industry dating back to the 1700s.

Kings County has a very strong Black heritage, and the African Canadian population increased after the 1800s, so the area is still diverse to this day.

Kings County is a relatively small community, and reached a population of 60,500 in 2011.

94% of the population speak English only, and are a diverse mix of primarily Canadians, English, Scottish, Irish, German, and French.

Lifestyle and Culture

Agriculture plays a huge role in Kings County due to its mild climate and fertile soil. Apple growing is popular in the county, and there are over 1,000 farms in the area which produce everything from fruit, to dairy, to vegetables.
Kings County generates hundreds of millions of dollars per year through its agriculture industry, and farms have a very strong position in the community. In 2010, farms in Kings County generated over $175 million due to their strong and diversified economy.
The majority of the other strong industries are labour-based, including forestry, fishing, mining, construction and transportation. Educational services, professional services and finance also account for a small portion of the county’s economy.

Entertainment and Tourism

Kings County has a lot of interesting history, and its culture and heritage forms a huge part of its tourism industry. The area has a number of historic features which attract tourists from across the country and around the world.
The Grand-Pré, for example, is a rural community in the county that is home to the Grand-Pré Historic Site. The community has one of Nova Scotia’s best wineries, one
of the oldest churches in Nova Scotia, as well as Evangeline Beach which boasts some of the world’s highest tides and thousands of migrating shore birds.
Other attractions include nature trails such as the Reservoir Park Trail and the Hall’s Harbour Eco-Trail, the Kings County Museum, and the Oaklawn Farm Zoo which is nearby. Whale Watching and Vineyard tours are also popular nearby attractions among tourists.

Neighbourhoods

The primary neighbourhoods in Kings County include Wolfville, Kentville, and Berwick.

Wolfville

Located 100km from Nova Scotia’s capital, Halifax, Wolfville is home to the Acadia University and is a very picturesque area due to its positioning by the Bay of Fundy. The neighbourhood has a vibrant culture with many boutiques and bistros. The area has a number of parks as well as a farmer’s market.

Berwick

Berwick is situated on the Cornwallis River and is known as the “Apple Capital of Nova Scotia”.
The area used to be home to a number of large manufacturers, but now relies more on small businesses.
The town centre is very typically North American with low strip malls, but the area also has a number of tree-lined streets and characterful Victorian and Edwardian-style houses.

Kentville

One of the main towns in the Annapolis Valley is Kentville, with a population of 6,000.
This is one of the fastest growing areas of Kings County, with agriculture being a key industry.
The Apple Blossom festival is hosted here yearly, and the area is home to the picturesque Kentville Bird Sanctuary.

Real Estate Market

Kings County is the most expensive county in the Annapolis Valley.
However, housing prices are still very affordable compared to other areas in Canada.
Farm prices in particular are much more affordable than western and central Canada, so Kings County is a very desirable place if you’re looking for a large amount of land at an affordable price.
Slow population growth has accounted for slow growth in Kings County’s rental market. Stagnant population levels have generally reduced demand for housing, especially for rentals.

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The table above is based on data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) National MLS® Report for April 2016 (the latest information available). Median prices are based on data from www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca.

Education

There are several elementary schools in Kings County that have been constructed in recent years to replace older facilities.
There are 41 schools and 2 high schools in the Annapolis Valley area, serving a total of 12,900 students.
Wolfville is home to Acadia University, an undergraduate university offering over 200 degree combinations.
The university is ranked among the best in Canada for undergraduate studies, and has Arts, Pure & Applied Science, Professional Studies and Theology programs.

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